Asia

EU, Asia leaders call for lifting sanctions on Iran

Oct 19, 2018 16:33

Participants in the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) have reaffirmed their "collective support" for a multilateral nuclear agreement Iran signed with major world powers in 2015, saying the lifting of sanctions against Tehran is an essential part of the deal.
US, Israel root cause of global insecurity: Iran Parliament speaker

Oct 09, 2018 11:48

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says the United States and the Israeli regime are the root cause of growing insecurity in the world.
Magnitude 8.2 quake strikes in Pacific, no damage expected

Aug 19, 2018 04:17

A massive quake of magnitude 8.2 struck in the Pacific Ocean close to Fiji and Tonga on Sunday but it was so deep that it was not expected to cause any damage, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.
Orangutan population cut in half in 16 years: Study

Feb 16, 2018 04:40

The most comprehensive study of Borneo's orangutans estimates their numbers have plummeted by more than 100,000 since 1999, as the palm oil and paper industries shrink their jungle habitat and fatal conflicts with people increase.
Taiwan destroys quake-hit buildings as search continues

Feb 09, 2018 04:13

Taiwan began demolishing three dangerously damaged buildings Friday as rescue workers combed the rubble of a hotel in a last-ditch effort to find seven people still missing after a deadly earthquake.
Maldives Supreme Court rescinds ruling after arrest of judges

Feb 07, 2018 05:59

The Maldives’ Supreme Court has reversed a ruling to release nine indicted opposition politicians shortly after the arrest of the court’s own chief justice and another judge.
Maldives declares state of emergency, nabs top judge

Feb 06, 2018 05:41

The Maldives’ President Abdulla Yameen has declared a state of emergency, and security forces have arrested a top Supreme Court judge, heightening recent political tensions in the Indian Ocean island country.
Iran finishes runner-up in Asian Indoor Athletics Championships

Feb 04, 2018 08:34

Iranian sportsmen and women have featured praiseworthy performances at the eighth edition of the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships in Iran, and managed to finish in the second place overall at the continental event.
Storm Pakhar hits Hong Kong, Macau days after deadly Hato

Aug 27, 2017 04:25

Tropical storm Pakhar has brought strong winds and heavy rain to Hong Kong and Macau on Sunday, just four days after one of the strongest typhoons on record, Hato, caused serious flooding and damage in the territories and killed at least 10 people in the gaming hub.
South Asia floods kill 700, drive 1 million from homes

Aug 20, 2017 12:27

The confirmed death toll passed 700 and more than a million were driven from their homes as large swathes of South Asia reeled under monsoon floods Sunday, officials said.